SAMR Model Integration

 SAMR Model

The SAMR model is a helpful framework for educators to understand how effectively they are integrating technology into their teaching. It stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition representing a progression from basic use of technology to completely transforming learning experiences.

Here's a breakdown of each level:

1. Substitution: This is the most basic level of technology integration. It involves replacing traditional learning materials with digital equivalents.

• Example: Using a digital textbook instead of a physical one, watching a pre-recorded lecture online instead of attending a live class.

2. Augmentation: Here, technology enhances existing learning activities. It adds value to traditional methods without fundamentally changing them.

• Example: Annotating a digital textbook with notes and highlighting, using a presentation tool with animations and images to explain a concept, taking an online quiz instead of a paper one.

3. Modification: This level leverages technology to significantly change how students learn. It allows for activities and assessments that wouldn't be possible without technology.

• Example: Students creating a multimedia presentation on a historical event instead of writing a report, using a simulation program to practice scientific concepts, using a collaborative online document to write a paper together.

4. Redefinition: This is the most transformative level. Technology allows for completely new learning experiences that wouldn't be possible without it.

• Example: Students creating their own virtual reality experiences to explore historical landmarks, participating in global discussions with students from other countries through video conferencing, using educational games that adapt to the student's learning pace.

The Key Takeaway:

The SAMR model encourages educators to move beyond simply replacing traditional methods with technology (substitution) and instead, to use technology to create more engaging and effective learning experiences (modification and redefinition). By understanding these levels, teachers can choose the most appropriate technology for their lesson plans and maximize the learning potential for their students.

Lesson plan (SMAR model)

Deductive Method (5E Lesson Plan)

Topic: Preposition                                       Subject: English                              Class: V

Number of students: 29                                      Period: 1st period

Name: Dechen Dema

Course: B.Ed Primary 2B

Previous knowledge: Students already know what nouns and pronouns are.

Teaching learning materials: Quiz on Mentimeter, YouTube video, Sentence strip with preposition (on, in, under, etc.), worksheet with missing preposition.

Lesson objectives:

By the end if the lesson, the student will be able to:

1.  define preposition accurately after discussion

2.  identify preposition in the given sentences accurately without the help of teacher

3.  use prepositions correctly in their own sentences.

Engagement:

I will begin the class by playing a simple game “Simon says”. I will include instructions that involve prepositions, such as “Simon says touch your head”, “Simon says stand behind your chair”. After the game, I will ask students what they noticed about the instructions. I will guide them to identify the words that showed location/ direction (preposition). 

Exploration:

I  will introduce the concept by explaining that prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun/ pronoun and another word in the sentence. I will also show them a video defining prepositions.

Prepositions | English Grammar & Composition Grade 3 | Periwinkle

I will provide examples of prepositions on the board, such as, on, in, under, behind, etc.

I will show students a sentence with a blank space where a preposition should be. For example, “The cat sat ___ the table”. I will ask them to brainstorm possible prepositions that could fit in the blank space.

Explanation:

After providing them with examples, I will distribute the worksheet with sentences containing missing prepositions. I will also guide students by monitoring them and tell them to work together or independently to fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

I will have the students share their completed worksheet with the class. I will discuss the different prepositions chosen and the reason behind them.

Elaboration:

After discussing the worksheet, I will distribute each group a sentence strip with various prepositions written on it. They will have to discuss and create a sentence using the preposition written on the sentence strip. Any member from each group will have to stand up and share their sentences.

Evaluation:

After sharing their sentences, I will do a quiz on Mentimeter and ask them to find out the correct preposition in the sentence. The quiz will consist of six MCQs. Then, I will discuss the answers together. Before I end the lesson, I will again redefine what preposition is.

Students will have to log in to Mentimeter using the link provided below

Quiz